2839 Fredrick Douglass Bl
Manhattan, NY 10039BBL 1-02046-0030Map
Owner of record: Harlem Urban Dev Corp
2839 Fredrick Douglass Bl is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10039. It has 9 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Harlem Urban Dev Corp. HPD has recorded 77 housing violations here, most recently on April 9, 2026. 10 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 77
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 118
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 77
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at public hall , 1st story
Apr 9, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Dec 13, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 13, 2025 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 13, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system ... at public hall, 1st story
Jun 10, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing frame at public hall, 1st story
Jun 10, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Jun 10, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 10, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 10, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2021 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2021 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2021 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line drain pipe at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2021 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2021 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material. at cellar
Feb 19, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 22, 2019 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling ( 20 sq ft ) in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 22, 2019 · Apt 1B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical vent at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 22, 2019 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 22, 2019 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 25, 2019 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 25, 2019 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 25, 2019 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the stagnant water and feces at cellar
Jan 22, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in house drain clogged with stagnant water and feces at cellar
Jan 22, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 4, 2018
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold debris at public hall, 1st story
Jan 4, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 14, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 14, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 14, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the private hallway located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 14, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 14, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe at toilet in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 14, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 14, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal door frame in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 14, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 14, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 14, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair by closing so as to be gas tight all openings in the wasteline at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 4, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 4, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal door frame in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 4, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective control knob at baseboard heater in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 4, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 4, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an electromagnetic locking device installed at the building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 4, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at the building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 4, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 9, 2016 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of storage of trash cans in building
Oct 9, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 9, 2016 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of guillotine effect at lower sash at the fire escape window. located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 9, 2016 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 9, 2016 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Sep 9, 2016
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 2
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy alt# 1267/88 store occupied at the time of this inspection identification sign at entrancy # mecca audio' occupied as a audio/video store. rem
Mar 25, 1992 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 5B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 7, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 7, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 7, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 7, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 7, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 7, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 2, 2021 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 2, 2021 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 5, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 17, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jul 17, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 8, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 31, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 31, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 31, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 31, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Dec 31, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 31, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 8, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 8, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 8, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 8, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 8, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 8, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 8, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 8, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 8, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Cabinet
Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 6, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 6, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 30, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 20, 2014 · Apt 3A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 9
- Building area
- 7,633 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,025 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 2046 / 30
- Assessed value
- $517,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #121791, last renewed Dec 3, 2025.
Questions about 2839 Fredrick Douglass Bl
Who owns 2839 Fredrick Douglass Bl?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Harlem Urban Dev Corp.
Does 2839 Fredrick Douglass Bl have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 77 housing violations at this property.
Is 2839 Fredrick Douglass Bl rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 89% of its 9 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 2839 Fredrick Douglass Bl built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2839 Fredrick Douglass Bl?
It has 9 residential units and 10 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.